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Ruby Birthstone Ring

Ruby birthstone ring is stunning. Natural herkimer diamond graces the center weighing .60 carats with perfect clarity and amazing sparkle with a bright white color. Herkimer diamond is mined by us in upstate New York and is the perfect choice for those looking for a natural diamond alternative. Accenting this unique ring is two perfectly matched natural ruby’s weighing .25 carats each they are 100 percent natural. Set in a sterling silver micro pave design. Coated in a heavy precious rhodium to prevent tarnish. Currently this ring is a size 6 but can be custom sized to fit. Please allow two weeks for custom sizing.

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About Ruby

Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum one of the hardest minerals on earth of which the sapphire is also a variety. Pure corundum is colorless however as result of slight traces of elements such as chrome, iron or titanium corundum comes in various colors.

These gemstones have excellent hardness. On the Mohs scale they score 9 and are therefore second only to the diamond.

Only red corundum is a ruby all other colors are sapphires. There is a close relationship between the ruby and the sapphire.

Ruby the magnificent red variety of the corundum family consists of aluminium oxide and chrome as well as very fine traces of other elements. In really fine colors and good clarity this gemstone occurs only very rarely in the world’s mines. Somewhat paradoxically, it is actually the coloring element chrome which is responsible for this scarcity. Although chrome is responsible for the lovely color of the ruby it also causes fissures and cracks inside the crystals. As a result only very few crystals have good enough conditions to grow to perfect rubies.

Metaphysical qualities of Ruby

Red for ruby. Ruby-red. The most important thing about this precious stone is its color. The name ‘ruby’ is from the Latin word ‘rubens’, meaning ‘red’. The red of the ruby is incomparable: warm and fiery. Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism of this color: fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind. So ruby-red is not just any old color, it is a hot, passionate, powerful color. Like no other gemstone the ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings. Instead of symbolising a calm affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate love that people feel for each other.

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About Opal

The opal has been cloaked in magic and mystery for centuries. It is set apart from other gemstones because of its characteristic appearance and vibrant colours, which change and flash as you turn the gem in your hand. No two opals are alike. The word 'opal' comes from the Greek word opallos, meaning "to see changes of colour", although the Romans are said to have based their name opalus on the Sanskrit word for precious stone, upala.

Opal is classified as a precious gemstone. It is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel. Millions of years ago, this silica gel seeped into crevices and cracks of the earth's sedimentary strata. Through eons of time and through nature's heating and moulding processes, the gel hardened and can today be found in the form of brilliant opal.

Lore

Early races credited Opals with magical qualities and traditionally, opal was said to aid its wearer in seeing limitless possibilities. It was believed to clarify by amplifying feelings, buried emotions and desires. The Romans had been wearing opals for centuries and considered them a symbol of hope and purity. The gem was carried as a good luck charm or talisman. They believed opals instilled the gift of prophecies, warned of poison, brought good fortune, and protected against disease. Early Greeks believed they embodied the powers of foresight and prophecy. In the 7th Century it was believed that opals possessed magical properties.